PKs Jungle Village - Hostel

1.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Land view from property
Bar (on property)
Dining

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3910 Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation, QLD, 4873
  • Bat House Cape Tribulation
    1 min walk
  • Dubuji Boardwalk
    3 min walk
  • Myall Beach
    5 min walk
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    96 min drive

Room options

Ensuite Room (4 - Double & Bunks)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (6 Share Dorm)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Ensuite Room (2 - Twin)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Ensuite Room (2 - King)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Tribulation

When you stay at PKs Jungle Village - Hostel in Cape Tribulation, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Bat House Cape Tribulation and 3 minutes by foot from Dubuji Boardwalk. .This beach hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Myall Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cape Tribulation.

What's nearby

  • Bat House Cape Tribulation - 1 min walk
  • Dubuji Boardwalk - 3 min walk
  • Myall Beach - 5 min walk
  • Cape Tribulation - 18 min walk
  • Daintree Rainforest - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mason's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PK's Jungle Village - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cassowary Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Safari - ‬2 min walk

About this property

PKs Jungle Village - Hostel

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Bat House Cape Tribulation
PKs Jungle Village - Hostel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned guestrooms. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: AUD 6-20 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The Jungle Bar & Bistro]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

PKs Jungle Village Hostel Cape Tribulation
PKs Jungle Village Hostel
PKs Jungle Village Cape Tribulation
PKs Jungle Village
PKs Jungle Village - Hostel Cape Tribulation
PKs Jungle Village - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

PKs Jungle Village - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have been coming to PKs for a few years now. It is safe to say that the area has become a lot busier in these COVID times. Unfortunately - PKs had been closed for a spell and had just re-opened. This meant the pool wasn't finished or usable. They had also got rid of all the plants in that area - which changed the space a lot. I think they were short staffed and needed a new cook when we were there. The new cook didn't seem to be handling things very well. I am sure with time the place will become as good as it was again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rizalyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

SIMON

A Slice of the 50's with a 2019 price tag
Facilities Very Basic, a little overpriced for what you get, but really all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved this property. Nestled in the rainforest but still had great amenities. Positive, fun vibe. Mix of people including young adults, families, and couples. Great food. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent accommodation in the Jungle
We stayed in a twin room. It was pretty decent, air con worked well, as did the shower etc. The bar was pretty cool but we ate food elsewhere at Whet down the road which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perefect getaway spot, offers good value for money, does have everything you need on the site: kitchen, laundry, bath cabins, bar, etc. Beach is around the corner. Keep coming back every time I'm in Cape Tribulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in the Rainforest
The stay was fine, the shared facilities are more like camping than a hostel but given it is a campsite I’m not surprised. Some staff were friendly, others not so much but it is in a beautiful setting and you are truly in the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Basic room
Good location to do all activities in Cape Tribulation. You get what they offered on the website. Basic room with ensuite, no free wifi but they offer it in case you want to pay. Good service at check-in and check-out The curtain in the shower was very short, hence the water splashed on the bathroom floor and the towel on the floor got wet. I had grillled barramundi with chips in the resturant for dinner. The fish was not grilled and not tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location. Beware of noise as the walls are thin and it is a backpacker’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Olja, Brisbane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, needs improvement
We stayed there 5 days. Location was beautiful. Staff was not very helpful as we have just arrived that day and were 10 minutes late for dinner, not realising the cut off time. They did not want to do anything to help us out to get something to eat, even though the kitchen staff were still there. Mattress was fairly hard, room had no basic amenities like kettle or any storage for our clothes. The owner on the other hand was great and very accommodating. Our reservation clerk on the day or arrival was great and moved us to a room where aircon worked properly. One of the staff was very helpful with information on local walks and tracks. Overall, mixed feelings about our stay. In the end we improvised and had great time. Would definitely be back to visit the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

melody , cairns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to beach
It was to stay in this beautiful place, great location and lovely atmosphere! A bit noisy the night if you are tired but everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Sylvia, Melbourne

Pretty good as far as hostels go
We enjoyed our stay at PKs Jungle Village. The facilities were pretty good and clean as far as hostels go and staff were friendly. Considering that you are in the middle of the forest, the food at the restaurant was good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unenjoyable stay, poor management.
We left early as the management were unprofessional, rude and arguementative. If you want to enjoy your stay in the Daintree I suggest you stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

nick, cairns

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shabby venue with very poor service. Overpriced. Very basic 'pub' food (poorly made burgers, fish and chips etc). Had to pay extra for wi-fi that didn't reach my room. No option to adjust air-con. Thin walls so kept awake by neighbours' kids. No chair, table or storage in room. For $150 :-(

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the beach, great atmosphere, lovely food
We spent an enjoyable day exploring the region, walking on the beach nearby, a great place to relax and unwind

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Jungle hideaway ..mainly backpackers
Young helpful crew crew running what is clearly targeted at backpackers. Good pizza and breakfast. Great small pool and short walk to beautiful beach. Would have liked to have known a 'shared bathroom' is actually a communal shower/toilet block for many of the units.

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Much improved since last year
read many bad reviews of new owner. Does not allow you to bring alcohol from outside and will kick you out if caught. Stupid rule since it discourages drinkers. Very few customers at his bar as a result. However, the the owner was not around and the new staff is A++. Especially the girls at the front desk. And I received a free upgrade because my room was not as advertised on my booking. Property well kept and great area for exploring rainforest.

6/10 Okay

Well_Travelled, Perth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's been 19 years since I last stayed here
It's been 19 years since I last stayed here so I know it's budget accommodation. I paid for one of there best rooms, so you would think you would get a decent bed and bathroom. The bathroom looks and feels like it has been taken out of a old caravan, the taps dripped and when they got the maintenance man in he managed to break the hot water tap on the sink. The bed was as hard as nails. There are no hooks or anything to hang clothes on, there is no tea or coffee provide. The baby in the room next door woke me up at 2:30am, then the rats in the roof woke me up at 5:30am.

8/10 Good

Helen, Bendigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mixed feelings about PKs
We had a family suite (sleeps 4) with ensuite. The QS bed was so hard, one could have chopped wood on it. I had a very interrupted night's sleep, waking frequently due to discomfort. The single bunk beds were more comfortable, but the ceiling fan was in close proximity to the top bunk and I kept fearing that one of our teenage girls would end up decapitated by it. Happily there was an air conditioner in the room, so I kept turning the ceiling fan off (but someone kept turning it back on). The water pressure in the shower in our ensuite was poor, so we preferred to shower in the communal showers. The bistro was great. I loved the music and atmosphere there at night. Laundry facilities were good. The girls were terrified of the large spiders that had built webs on the outside of a number of buildings and they wanted to leave PKs and Cape Tribulation from the moment they arrived. The paths and thoroughfares were all free of spiders. All sleeping and showering areas were painted white, which was good when concern with spiders was an issue. I loved the rainforest grounds. It was truly a stay in the jungle.